The new test to detect oesophageal cancer

Oesophageal cancer: Cytosponge could lead to early detectionFour years ago, Gladys Williams was referred for an endoscopy after experiencing pain in her chest similar to heartburn.

It involved inserting a flexible tube with a camera into her throat, an experience she described as "very scary". But a new study using a device called a cytosponge, which is aimed at discovering oesophageal cancer at an early stage, may lead to less invasive procedures. Dr John McGoran, a consultant gastroenterologist at Altnagelvin Area Hospital, says the cytosponge could improve people's survival rates.

If doctors in Altnagelvin could manage to administer a 5 day IV antibiotic course I’d be happy….

I've had this procedure and it was horrific. Never again.

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